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The metallic bar that forms like a sort of inclined v, what would you call it. What's the most specific term you can find for it, and what's the most general term (name not related to its function if it's possible) you can find for it? I would like both, because this is a tricky object to describe.
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The metallic bar that forms like a sort of inclined v, what would you call it. What's the most specific term you can find for it, and what's the most general term (name not related to its function if it's possible) you can find for it? I would like both, because this is a tricky object to describe.
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I'm sure that in the hospitals where this device is installed, they probably don't use this term, but the device is clearly inspired by a much older one, known as a bosun's chair (also spelled boatswain's chair.) Originally invented by sailors in ancient times to allow working in the rigging of ships, the concept was adapted by other professions, including painters, window washers, and others who maintain the outsides of buildings, who still use the original name.
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The metallic bar that forms like a sort of inclined v, what would you call it. What's the most specific term you can find for it, and what's the most general term (name not related to its function if it's possible) you can find for it? I would like both, because this is a tricky object to describe.
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The metallic bar that forms like a sort of inclined v, what would you call it. What's the most specific term you can find for it, and what's the most general term (name not related to its function if it's possible) you can find for it? I would like both, because this is a tricky object to describe.
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I'm sure that in the hospitals where this device is installed, they probably don't use this term, but the device is clearly inspired by a much older one, known as a bosun's chair (also spelled boatswain's chair.) Originally invented by sailors in ancient times to allow working in the rigging of ships, the concept was adapted by other professions, including painters, window washers, and others who maintain the outsides of buildings, who still use the original name.
– cobaltduck
9 hours ago
add a comment |
I'm sure that in the hospitals where this device is installed, they probably don't use this term, but the device is clearly inspired by a much older one, known as a bosun's chair (also spelled boatswain's chair.) Originally invented by sailors in ancient times to allow working in the rigging of ships, the concept was adapted by other professions, including painters, window washers, and others who maintain the outsides of buildings, who still use the original name.
– cobaltduck
9 hours ago
I'm sure that in the hospitals where this device is installed, they probably don't use this term, but the device is clearly inspired by a much older one, known as a bosun's chair (also spelled boatswain's chair.) Originally invented by sailors in ancient times to allow working in the rigging of ships, the concept was adapted by other professions, including painters, window washers, and others who maintain the outsides of buildings, who still use the original name.
– cobaltduck
9 hours ago
I'm sure that in the hospitals where this device is installed, they probably don't use this term, but the device is clearly inspired by a much older one, known as a bosun's chair (also spelled boatswain's chair.) Originally invented by sailors in ancient times to allow working in the rigging of ships, the concept was adapted by other professions, including painters, window washers, and others who maintain the outsides of buildings, who still use the original name.
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It is called a hoist for which the Oxford Dictionary has this entry:
hoist
NOUN
1.1 An apparatus for lifting or raising something.
I have four visits a day, two carers at a time, as the only way they can move me is by using a hoist.
answered 13 hours ago
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This hoist also has a trolley.
– Dan D.
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This is a tool used by CNAs/nurses to lift patients. It's called a patient lift.
This specific one is a ceiling lift made by SureHands (aka "Handi-Move")
answered 9 hours ago
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Google Image Search says it's a "Handi-Move", which seems to be a manufacturer's brand name, that the thing made of metal tubes is a "body support", and that the motor thing is a ceiling hoist.
answered 13 hours ago
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We always referred to that as a bariatric lift.
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Who is "we"? Are you a member of the medical profession who has used this device in your work? If so, please make that a part of your answer.
– cobaltduck
9 hours ago
You don't have to be obese to need a mobility aid like this.
– alephzero
8 hours ago
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It is called a hoist for which the Oxford Dictionary has this entry:
hoist
NOUN
1.1 An apparatus for lifting or raising something.
I have four visits a day, two carers at a time, as the only way they can move me is by using a hoist.
answered 13 hours ago
Weather VaneWeather Vane
5,3481618
This hoist also has a trolley.
– Dan D.
10 hours ago
add a comment |
It is called a hoist for which the Oxford Dictionary has this entry:
hoist
NOUN
1.1 An apparatus for lifting or raising something.
I have four visits a day, two carers at a time, as the only way they can move me is by using a hoist.
answered 13 hours ago
Weather VaneWeather Vane
5,3481618
This hoist also has a trolley.
– Dan D.
10 hours ago
add a comment |
It is called a hoist for which the Oxford Dictionary has this entry:
hoist
NOUN
1.1 An apparatus for lifting or raising something.
I have four visits a day, two carers at a time, as the only way they can move me is by using a hoist.
answered 13 hours ago
Weather VaneWeather Vane
5,3481618
It is called a hoist for which the Oxford Dictionary has this entry:
hoist
NOUN
1.1 An apparatus for lifting or raising something.
I have four visits a day, two carers at a time, as the only way they can move me is by using a hoist.
answered 13 hours ago
Weather VaneWeather Vane
5,3481618
answered 13 hours ago
Weather VaneWeather Vane
5,3481618
answered 13 hours ago
Weather VaneWeather Vane
5,3481618
answered 13 hours ago
Weather VaneWeather Vane
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5,3481618
This hoist also has a trolley.
– Dan D.
10 hours ago
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This hoist also has a trolley.
– Dan D.
10 hours ago
This hoist also has a trolley.
– Dan D.
10 hours ago
This hoist also has a trolley.
– Dan D.
10 hours ago
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This is a tool used by CNAs/nurses to lift patients. It's called a patient lift.
This specific one is a ceiling lift made by SureHands (aka "Handi-Move")
answered 9 hours ago
BlueRaja - Danny PflughoeftBlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
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This is a tool used by CNAs/nurses to lift patients. It's called a patient lift.
This specific one is a ceiling lift made by SureHands (aka "Handi-Move")
answered 9 hours ago
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This is a tool used by CNAs/nurses to lift patients. It's called a patient lift.
This specific one is a ceiling lift made by SureHands (aka "Handi-Move")
answered 9 hours ago
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This is a tool used by CNAs/nurses to lift patients. It's called a patient lift.
This specific one is a ceiling lift made by SureHands (aka "Handi-Move")
answered 9 hours ago
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Google Image Search says it's a "Handi-Move", which seems to be a manufacturer's brand name, that the thing made of metal tubes is a "body support", and that the motor thing is a ceiling hoist.
answered 13 hours ago
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
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Google Image Search says it's a "Handi-Move", which seems to be a manufacturer's brand name, that the thing made of metal tubes is a "body support", and that the motor thing is a ceiling hoist.
answered 13 hours ago
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
19.2k12442
add a comment |
Google Image Search says it's a "Handi-Move", which seems to be a manufacturer's brand name, that the thing made of metal tubes is a "body support", and that the motor thing is a ceiling hoist.
answered 13 hours ago
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
19.2k12442
Google Image Search says it's a "Handi-Move", which seems to be a manufacturer's brand name, that the thing made of metal tubes is a "body support", and that the motor thing is a ceiling hoist.
answered 13 hours ago
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
19.2k12442
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We always referred to that as a bariatric lift.
answered 9 hours ago
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Who is "we"? Are you a member of the medical profession who has used this device in your work? If so, please make that a part of your answer.
– cobaltduck
9 hours ago
You don't have to be obese to need a mobility aid like this.
– alephzero
8 hours ago
add a comment |
We always referred to that as a bariatric lift.
answered 9 hours ago
Stephen M. WebbStephen M. Webb
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Who is "we"? Are you a member of the medical profession who has used this device in your work? If so, please make that a part of your answer.
– cobaltduck
9 hours ago
You don't have to be obese to need a mobility aid like this.
– alephzero
8 hours ago
add a comment |
We always referred to that as a bariatric lift.
answered 9 hours ago
Stephen M. WebbStephen M. Webb
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We always referred to that as a bariatric lift.
answered 9 hours ago
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Who is "we"? Are you a member of the medical profession who has used this device in your work? If so, please make that a part of your answer.
– cobaltduck
9 hours ago
You don't have to be obese to need a mobility aid like this.
– alephzero
8 hours ago
add a comment |
1
Who is "we"? Are you a member of the medical profession who has used this device in your work? If so, please make that a part of your answer.
– cobaltduck
9 hours ago
You don't have to be obese to need a mobility aid like this.
– alephzero
8 hours ago
1
1
Who is "we"? Are you a member of the medical profession who has used this device in your work? If so, please make that a part of your answer.
– cobaltduck
9 hours ago
Who is "we"? Are you a member of the medical profession who has used this device in your work? If so, please make that a part of your answer.
– cobaltduck
9 hours ago
You don't have to be obese to need a mobility aid like this.
– alephzero
8 hours ago
You don't have to be obese to need a mobility aid like this.
– alephzero
8 hours ago
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I'm sure that in the hospitals where this device is installed, they probably don't use this term, but the device is clearly inspired by a much older one, known as a bosun's chair (also spelled boatswain's chair.) Originally invented by sailors in ancient times to allow working in the rigging of ships, the concept was adapted by other professions, including painters, window washers, and others who maintain the outsides of buildings, who still use the original name.
– cobaltduck
9 hours ago